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Thanks SB! Stepping onto my oly platform in an hour. Sure, it may be at the gym, but when I walk in the door, everyone knows its mine.

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Originally Posted by MikeM

Thant's some mondo squatting! Interesting you got better on the 225s at the end. And 5 triples on bench. That's getting it done.

Ummm.... It's a little scary how easy you came up with a book plan and synopsis for your Paleo/IF berry scam.

Thanks Mike! The final squats felt a lot better, and each set I was able to stay more upright. 275 is still tough, but I'm also thrilled that I'm doubling my 1 RM from 6 weeks ago.

As to the Paleo/IF, I had to laugh when I saw your comment. That sort of thing gets me a lot of opportunities and in a little trouble every now and then. I just start talking and turn my filters off and it usually comes out pretty well, but every now and then I end up with some bizarre stuff.

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Originally Posted by Kuytrider

Great work Brute. And your experience showed by being smart and dropping the weight when necessary rather than doing bad reps on higher weight.

Thanks Kuyt! Its a constant battle between rational thought and rage under the bar.

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Originally Posted by big_swede

Good progress on the squat man!!

Thanks Swede!

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Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Nice work brute, I am a big fan of the doubles and triples

Thanks J! Those are my favorite rep range right now. One of these days when I get my conditioning up, maybe I will be able to hold my breath long enough to get 5-8 heavy reps in, but right now I'm too fat!

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Originally Posted by Off Road

Nice session Brute. Good luck with those deadlifts too.

Thanks OR! Deadlifts make the man, except when my vertebrae are out of alignment, in which case they unmake the man.

ARRRG. Brutal deadlift day today. Deadlift is still a little weak, but getting stronger. My hands seem to be the weakest link right now, so I may throw in some static holds and RDLs, which have helped in the past.

It strikes me today that some of the trouble I am having may be because I am cutting. All my big gains were going on whilst eating huge amounts. No excuses, but its also foolish not to take all the variables into account.